Some may argue that the rigorous reading texts of 100 years ago, although appropriate for the student population of that time, would not be suitable for many children today, particularly those from low-income, at-risk backgrounds.

• 也许会有人提出，100年前那些要求严格的课文虽能适合当时的学生，但却不见得适合今天的许多儿童，特别是来自低收入家庭的儿童和处于不及格危险中的儿童。